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What is Personal Rule? Known by his critics as the 11 years of tyranny It means that he ruled the country without being answerable to parliament. This wasn't a new concept and his father had done the same. Charles began to think maybe didn't need parliament at all.…read more

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Overview of Personal Rule 11 years! Not even Elizabeth had gone this Anti-Court long without calling Finance: Charles had consensus. Court Parliament. to look for new waysbecame far removed to raise revenue. from its people. Distanced him from his subjects. Personal Foreign Policy: After Ruledisasters with France and 1629-40 Religion: Policies of Spain, could not afford Charles and Laud conflict. Neutrality was emphasised Arminianism- favoured. Secret Catholics?…read more

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Religion: Who is ArchbishopLaud? A self-made man Father a clothier from Reading Did not respect rank or social order Archbishop of Canterbury from 1633 Very powerful Armenian tendencies…read more

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Laud's religious policies1) To restore the `beauty of holiness' to church service2) To restore the churches wide power and influence3) Raise educational level of Parish clergy…read more